Mississippi Businesses Must Thread the Needle With Non-Competition Agreements
When an employee leaves a company, they often take with them valuable knowledge and skills acquired during their tenure. To safeguard against the potential loss of proprietary information or competition from former employees, Mississippi non-competition agreements can be a useful tool for business owners. In the state of Mississippi, drafting an effective non-compete agreement can be challenging. A document that is too restrictive may not adequately protect the company's interests, while one that is too broad may be deemed unreasonable and unenforceable. Hence, it is crucial for businesses to strike a delicate balance when crafting such an agreement. This will ...
The Tragedy of Traumatic Brain Injury
At Rushing & Guice, we represent victims and their families who are dealing with the aftermath of catastrophic injuries caused by the negligence or recklessness of others. There are few injuries more devastating than those involving the brain. Such injuries may change a person’s personality, make it difficult to remember things, or even prevent him or her from recognizing and interacting with loved ones. The emotional trauma that follows in the wake of such injuries can cause tremendous strain on relationships and the mental health of those struggling with a difficult new way of life. The Centers for Disease ...
New Medicare Rule is a Reminder of the Importance of Advance-Care Planning
The Obama administration recently released new proposed Medicare rules which would allow physicians to be reimbursed for discussing advanced care and end-of-life planning with their Medicare patients. …
Deepwater Horizon Settlement: $1.5 Billion to Mississippi
In what will be, when approved, the largest environmental settlement in U.S. history, BP has agreed to pay five states and the federal government $18.7 billion to resolve environmental and economic claims stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. …
Rushing & Guice Senior Partner William L. Guice III Admitted to Practice in New York State
Rushing & Guice, P.L.L.C. is proud to announce that William Lee Guice, III, the third generation of his family to practice law at Rushing & Guice and now its senior partner, has recently been admitted to practice law in the state of New York. Guice’s admission in New York expands the firm’s geographic reach and allows it to serve its business and individual clients in the nation’s financial capital. …
Resolving Construction Disputes Without Litigation
Whether you are a contractor, subcontractor, property owner, design professional, or another party involved in a significant construction project, the prospect of costly and lengthy litigation is unappealing. Of course, the very nature of construction lends itself to any number of potential disputes between multiple parties, and when conflict arises, it is usually in everyone’s interest to attempt to resolve the dispute as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. That is why many construction disputes are resolved, or are sought to be resolved, using alternative dispute resolution (ADR), primarily mediation and arbitration. …
Time is of the Essence With Commercial Litigation Claims
Understanding Statutes of Limitations At Rushing & Guice, we handle a large amount of commercial litigation. When a new client meets with us to discuss a business dispute or a commercial claim he or she wishes to pursue, we of course want to help them and be their advocate as to any viable cause of action they have. …
Get the Federal Government as a Customer for Your Small Business
July 1 SBA conference in Jackson seeks to get more federal procurement contracts for Mississippi small businesses. Any business owner would want the world’s largest buyer of goods and services as a customer. But when that customer is the federal government, getting a foot in the door of that complex and bureaucratic maze and grabbing a slice of federal business is no small task for small business owners. The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) recognizes the challenges faced by small or disadvantaged companies in Mississippi that are seeking to get involved in the federal procurement process and has established programs ...
What is a Grand Jury?
When we think of being charged with a crime, we typically think of a district attorney or other prosecutor making the decision to bring charges against a criminal defendant. A grand jury, however, is comprised of citizens who are called to make the determination as to whether prosecutors should pursue a criminal case. What a grand jury is, how it works, and what it means if you are being investigated by one remains a mystery to most people. …
Mississippi LLC Owners: Don’t Make Yourself Vulnerable to Personal Liability
Whether you are just starting a new venture or growing your business beyond a sole proprietorship, you will inevitably reach a point where you want to ensure that your personal assets will not be vulnerable in the event that lawsuits or other liabilities confront your business. In the world of small business, there are two clear vehicles to accomplish that goal: a limited liability company (LLC) or an S-corporation (often shortened to S-corp). …
